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A close friend of ours who lives near Smith Mountain Lake went for a doctors appointment earlier this year and found out the worst. His cholesterol and blood sugar levels were so high that the doctors wanted to admit him to the …

There is a wonderful business right here in our Smith Mountain Lake community that many of us are unaware of. Everyone is aware however, of the growing health concern involving pesticides, hormones and anti-biotics used in the meat and poultry …

Here is a unique opportunity for those of you at Smith Mountain Lake who have an interest in medical issues, or who wish to learn more about how to identify common diseases. On Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Noon you …

I noticed recently that my daffodils are several inches above ground. It is early for them considering the extremely cold weather we have had at Smith Mountain Lake this winter. I guess sometimes nature feels as eager for spring as we …

Folks who live in Smith Mountain Lake get colds and sore throats just like people everywhere. While there are worse illnesses than a cold, having one can make life rather miserable as it runs it’s course. A sore throat is …

If you live in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia you will be glad to know that Carilion Clinic Urgent Care in Hardy, Va. offers medical assistance for minor medical needs that may occur. When you have an urgent minor medical need, it’s …

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year celebrations sent thoughts of health and dieting right out the window for many of us at Smith Mountain Lake. As a result, one of the more common New Year Resolutions is to get back on …

Trying to avoid the cold and flu is a common battle this time of year at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. and in most places that are entering their winter season. While modern medicine says it is impossible to cure a …

Almost everyone has heard or read of the dangers of holding a cell phone to your head constantly. Many people at Smith Mountain Lake (just like the rest of the world) have gone to these small, portable, convenient phones as …

If you live near Smith Mountain Lake, Va. and have not considered the benefits of joining a health club, or starting a regular exercise routine, you may want to think again. Besides loss of body fat, building muscle and flexibility, …